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TPO 3/09 Lime tree T7 (furthest West on the property). Fell T7 becausehalf way up the stem there is 50% loss of the cambian layer. This damaged tree comes into leaf much later than adjacent lime trees. Recommendation to fell provided by tree surgeon from Big Heart Tree Company. Propose to plant a Silver Birch tree in the front garden as replacement - the rear garden is already severely congested with very tall trees and the front garden location will match other plantings inthe close.

23 Ridge Hall Close Caversham Reading RG4 7EP

ValidReference: PL/20/0630Reading Borough Council

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Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Received
4 May 2020
Validated
7 May 2020
Determination deadline
2 Jul 2020
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

TPO 3/09 Lime tree T7 (furthest West on the property). Fell T7 becausehalf way up the stem there is 50% loss of the cambian layer. This damaged tree comes into leaf much later than adjacent lime trees. Recommendation to fell provided by tree surgeon from Big Heart Tree Company. Propose to plant a Silver Birch tree in the front garden as replacement - the rear garden is already severely congested with very tall trees and the front garden location will match other plantings inthe close.

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PL/20/0630
Ward
Caversham Heights Ward

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23 Ridge Hall Close Caversham Reading RG4 7EP

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Location planLocation plan · PDF4 May 2020View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF18 May 2020View

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